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In Reply to: Bruce Willis in DIE HARD #1.... posted by Chris Garrett on March 28, 2004 at 14:59:07:

Unapproached performance.
Staggering film.
Or, if we're restricted to Euro-auteurs, a powerful case could be made for G�rard Depardieu in MY FATHER THE HERO.
Seriously now, Brando eats Quinn for breakfast (before his mid-morning snack).
Also (seriously), check out Gary Oldman in Sid and Nancy.

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I could never understand the American fascination with Brando - Victor Khomenko 05:31:28 03/29/04 (7)
I think he's been about some vague, titilating promise that never materialized.
Many cite his performance in Apocalipse Now... well, the film was extremely weak, horrible and boring white elephant, except for a bried Duval's performance, and Brando there was basically a tremendous non-actor, with his wispers and nothing more. Truth is, he was shot that way because he acted so ridiculously the director just couldn't show more of him.
He did make a couple of interesting films. The Chase was easily his most American role, and the Godfather is something to remember too. But I never felt touched by the Waterfront.
- What are you guys talking about Apocalypse Now for? - ephemere 10:19:01 03/29/04 (0)
  Last Tango in Paris, man.
- Re: He was shot that way in Apocalypse Now - rico 08:58:44 03/29/04 (3)
  because of his weight, not his acting. And many, including yours truly, consider the film a true masterpiece.
  - Apocalypse Now - Troy 10:06:07 03/29/04 (1)
    Apocalypse Now is close to masterpiece territory except for Brando's scenes. You can see that Copolla ran out of script for closing the story and counted on Brando to improvise something. Brando showed up 100 pounds heavier than anyone thought he would and the Phillipine climate taxed him badly. Coppola was hoping for magic to happen that never did. Ass dragging, Brando phoned it in.
    The movie is excellent up 'til then. A classic war film, maybe the best ever made.
    The documentary about the making of AN is really good. The creation of that movie was a nightmare and lots of that angst shows up on the screen to good effect.
    - Re: Apocalypse Now - rico 12:03:13 03/29/04 (0)
      I prefer the longer cut released a couple of years ago. Though 53 minutes longer, it actually tightens up the narrative flow.
      And yes, "Hearts of Darkness" by Coppola's wife is an extraordinary documentary film. Given all that happened, it is amazing that A/N got made at all, much less turning out to be a masterpiece.
  - Re: He was shot that way in Apocalypse Now - Victor Khomenko 10:00:57 03/29/04 (0)
    I didn't suggest his acting as in "acting" - the behavior more like it. Weight, yes, and I thought there was also alcohol problem - no? I recall there was a conflict, hence the behavior statement.
    It is OK that some consider it great, such disagreements are the norm in many cases.
- Re: I could never understand the American fascination with Brando - patrickU 06:18:38 03/29/04 (0)
  Too bad I fell the same...MB is ( was ) a good school actor, but he never could fully convince me.
- Brando Legend? - albee33 06:13:01 03/29/04 (0)
  Recall hearing on the last few films he made that he would take off his pants to the director would have to exclude his belly.

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